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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.93, 981.86 and 463.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.93, 981.86 and 463.16 is: 638.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.93 : 981.86 = 463.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.93/981.86 = 463.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.93x = 981.86 × 463.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.93x = 454,758.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,758.42/711.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.77

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